Dustin Poirier Teases Possible Bout Against Nate Diaz | Social Media Roundup
Dustin Poirier has posted a Tweet saying “I’m in, let’s go!” This has many people believing that he is teasing a possible fight against Nate Diaz which has been rumoured for several weeks. Hear about this and much more on Friday’s social media roundup.
Dustin Poirier teases fight against Nate Diaz?
After Dustin Poirier lost to Charles Oliveira at UFC 269, many people were wondering what the next move for Poirier would be in his MMA career.
Just days removed from his loss, Poirier seemingly turned his attentions to a quick turnaround fight with one of the biggest stars in the sport, Nate Diaz. This came after the pair went back and forth on several Tweets about a potential fight and just last week, UFC president Dana White revealed that it is a fight which the UFC would definitely make.
Poirier Tweeted this earlier today and it has people wondering if he is referring to a possible fight against Diaz:
I’m in, lets go!!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 31, 2021
The rumoured timescale for the potential bout to take place was reportedly just around the corner in early 2022 as although Poirier lost to Oliveira, he left the fight with barely any damage done to him compared to his other wars.
Is Diaz vs Poirier a fight which you would like to see for both men next?
Jake Paul outlines his 2022 goals
After enjoying a majorly successful 2021, Jake Paul has now outlined his goals for 2022.
See Paul’s Tweet below to see his new goals.
Some people are asking about my 2022 goals
Here they are
1. Buy Mayweather Promotions and save them from bankruptcy
2. Hire stylist for Floyd Mayweather
3. Take selfie with Oprah
4. Go 2 chiropractor 2 heal back from carrying the sport of boxing
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 31, 2021
Anthony Joshua trains with Floyd Mayweather watching on
Following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, there were many rumours floating around that Anthony Joshua was on the look out for a new coach.
Joshua has been travelling the USA working with several different boxing coaches since his loss and will no doubt have picked up a wealth of knowledge along the way.
Today, a picture has emerged of Joshua training in a gym with one of the best boxers of all time, Floyd Mayweather watching on.
Anthony Joshua training today with Floyd Mayweather watching on… pic.twitter.com/ygbLHD0WFE
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 31, 2021
Carla Esparza suffers a nasty cut in a grappling match
Last night, UFC women’s strawweight title contender Carla Esparza competed in a grappling match.
During the match, Esparza slammed her opponent and in doing so she clashed heads with her.
Check out the picture of Esparza’s cut below.
Carla Esparza shows off her cut she sustained at Fury Pro Grappling pic.twitter.com/soyjfU9bi5
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) December 31, 2021
On this day in 2012…
On this day in 2012 a star was born.
Conor McGregor became a two division Cage Warriors champion when he knocked out Ivan Buchinger.
Dec31.2012
9 years ago today,
Conor McGregor became Champ Champ for the first time when he finished Ivan Buchinger in Cage Warriors. pic.twitter.com/eCxBhTIicL
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) December 31, 2021
Check out the video below to relive the KO finish from McGregor.
#OnThisDay in 2012: @TheNotoriousMMA became Cage Warriors Champ Champ! —-
— Watch more on @UFCFightPass now! pic.twitter.com/HubCVinHHy
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 31, 2021
Jake Paul’s knockout of Tyron Woodley voted ESPN Ringside KO of the year
In 2021, there have been lots of spectacular knockouts in the sport of boxing.
Yesterday, Jake Paul’s recent knockout over Tyron Woodley was voted knockout of the year in the ESPN Ringside Awards for 2021.
Jake Paul’s KO of Tyron Woodley was voted ESPN Ringside’s 2021 Knockout of the Year — pic.twitter.com/zvoulEbG3m
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) December 30, 2021
Francis Ngannou speaks about a potential boxing crossover
The UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has revealed that he sees himself stepping into the boxing ring to face the likes of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder before he retired from combat sports.
Check out below to see what Ngannou had to say about a potential switch over to boxing.
UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou: “It’s gonna happen. Even if/when the UFC and I finalise a deal, the boxing part has to be into it. I can’t see myself retiring without boxing. Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder. I’d like to test myself to that level.” [@TMZ_Sports]
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 31, 2021
Julianna Pena’s wholesome moment with her daughter after her win over Amanda Nunes
Check out this wholesome clip of a moment between Julianna Pena and her daughter after Pena shocked the world and defeated Amanda Nunes at UFC 269.
“Mummy .. I told you you were going to win.”
This moment between @VenezuelanVixen and her daughter after UFC 269
— UFC Thrill and Agony pic.twitter.com/luJ7cYsNaz
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) December 30, 2021
2021 was a big year for MMA
It is fair to say that 2021 was a huge and incredible year for the sport of MMA and the UFC more specifically.
Take a look at the video below to relive some of the biggest and best moments which the sport of MMA delivered in 2021.
Can you believe that all of this happened in 2021? —
(via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/Hw0p8BW1Cr
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 30, 2021
